Haugesund Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Winflower Chiu, RamonP, SUHAS Dubey, Nicole S, Monika Dąbrowska-Siwek · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Norwegian Fjords
- Coordinates:
- 59.4164° N, 5.2700° E
About Haugesund
Haugesund is a port call on the southwest coast of Norway, positioned among other Norwegian Fjords destinations including Bergen, Ålesund and Åndalsnes. The town offers visitors a blend of cultural landmarks and natural attractions within easy reach of the port.
Several key sights are within walking distance. The King Harald I Fairhair statue stands just 0.5 km from the port and has a 4.5 rating based on 305 reviews. The Marilyn Monroe Statue, 0.7 km away, draws visitors with its 4.1 rating and 219 reviews. For those seeking coastal scenery, Kyststien i Haugesund is a 1.9 km walk and rates highly at 4.8 stars from 91 reviews.
Lighthouses and Historical Sites
Kvalen fyr lighthouse, located 2.6 km from port, offers views along the Karmsundet strait with a 4.6 rating from 106 reviews. Krosshaugen, a historical landmark 1.4 km away, provides insight into the area's heritage and holds a 4.6 rating from 61 reviews.
Haugesund ( ) is a town in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the Karmsundet strait on the southwest coast of Norway. The town lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of the city of Stavanger and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of the city of Bergen.
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Things to do in Haugesund on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Winflower Chiu · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
King Harald I Fairhair statue
4.5 (305) 0.5 km from port
Near: Havnaberg frisklivssentral og seniorsenter (51 m) · Byparken (124 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “Nice little walk from the port if the weather is clement. Dont bother with the bus.” — PJ Vecus
- 5 · “We visited both the statue and the monument and both were great. The monument especially is very impressive and striking.…” — Simon Hodgson
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Photo: HJJ · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Marilyn Monroe Statue
4.1 (219) 0.7 km from port
Near: Haugesund Sparebank (30 m) · Quality Hotel Maritim (44 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Nice place. Nice tribute to an icon of the 20th century .” — SLB 74
- 5 · “Short walk from where our cruise ship docked, the statue is in a very beautiful marina with great views.” — Alan Kinney
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Photo: Hjertepenn Dagfinn Torp · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Kvalen fyr
4.6 (106) 2.6 km from port
Near: Kvalsvik skulpturpark (272 m) · The Rising Tide sculptures (280 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Very rugged ptrail to get here 0.7 km long.” — 老Laoxi
- 5 · “Really nice viewpoint and a little adventure to get there. Definitely not disable friendly since at a certain point the…” — Hannah Xx
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Photo: Erik · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Kyststien i Haugesund
4.8 (91) 1.9 km from port
Near: Leuchtfeuer am Haugesund (145 m) · Haraldshaugen (374 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Very beautiful walk along the coast” — Riccardo
- 5 · “Beautiful views of the ocean and the surrounding nature is breathtaking. There are benches to sit at if you need…” — Sam
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Historical landmark
Krosshaugen
4.6 (61) 1.4 km from port
Near: Haraldshaugen (60 m) · Haraldshaugen parkeringsplass (89 m)
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Good view point!” — 老Laoxi
- 5 · “Beautiful historical stone cross. It’s over 1000 years old. The view is amazing.” — Nissim Cohen
Map of Haugesund and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Haugesund
Cruises to Norwegian Fjords mostly sail may to September.
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